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MOD0219WW
De-ci De-la
2019
Cotes Catalanes
Certified Organic
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

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Cotes Catalan is possibly one of the most exciting and understated IGPs in the Languedoc and even in the whole of the South of France. Stretching from the base of the Pyrenees down to the Mediterranean coast it covers a range of Mediterranean terroirs surrounded by garrigue-covered hills and poor, dry soils. The hot climate, with low annual rainfall, ensures that the native varieties of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Rousanne, Viogner and Carignan ripen with concentration and power, whilst a fresh breeze up from the Med and down from the mountains ensures freshness and acidity. In the best sites, old vines and schistous soils, produce intensely mineral, flavourful and powerful reds and whites unlike any others.

Domaine Modat is a modest 23 hectares of vines found in the commune of Cassagnes in the Agly Valley, 30km due west of Perpignan and 200-300m above sea level. Upon founding the estate in 2007, Philippe Modat has worked the vines organically (achieved certification in 2014) and biodynamically (not yet certified) and having moved back to working as a lawyer he has left it in the safe hands of his dynamic and hard working sons (all by the way under the age of 30). The vineyards themselves are composed predominantly of well drained Gneiss, in which are grown indigenous red and white Roussillon varieties - including 115-year-old Carignan. In the last 10 years they have built a modern carbon neutral winery and embraced biodynamic viticulture, working with restrained extraction, fermentation on wild yeasts and as little sulphur as possible.

Tasting note: Soft white fruit; baked apples and pears; fresh pastry; warm custard. Vanilla. Clean; juicy and fresh palate; little spice; pointed acidity; silky texture. Green apple finish with power.
Winemaking Detail: Hand harvested in the morning in order to preserve maximum freshness, followed by a manual sorting and pressing all in the morning. Second load is stored in a refrigerated container to be pressed very early the following morning (3-4am). Whole bunch pressed for 6 hours. Cold stabilized for 24-48 hours, followed by fermentation and ageing in demi-muids (600l) and oak foudres.
Features Apple Pear Vanilla Pastry Creamy

Features Apple, Creamy, Pastry, Pear, Silky, Vanilla,
Tasting note Soft white fruit, baked apples and pears, fresh pastry, warm custard. Vanilla. Clean, juicy and fresh palate, little spice, pointed acidity, silky texture. Green apple finish with power.
Drink with
Brie, Roast pork, Stroganoff,

Wine details

Country France
Region Cotes Catalanes
Producer Modat
Wine Name De-ci De-la
Colour White
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2019
Main Grape White Grenache
Other Grapes 35% Grenache (Gr); 15% Macabeo; 15% White Carignan
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 9000
Aging 60% 600L barrel; 40% in Stainless Seel (4 months)
Soil Gneiss
Time to drink Now - 2024
Winemaking Detail Hand harvested in the morning in order to preserve maximum freshness, followed by a manual sorting and pressing all in the morning. Second load is stored in a refrigerated container to be pressed very early the following morning (3-4am). Whole bunch pressed for 6 hours. Cold stabilized for 24-48 hours, followed by fermentation and ageing in demi-muids (600l) and oak foudres.

MOD0219WW
Modat
De-ci De-la
2019
Cotes Catalanes
Certified Organic
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

Cotes Catalan is possibly one of the most exciting and understated IGPs in the Languedoc and even in the whole of the South of France. Stretching from the base of the Pyrenees down to the Mediterranean coast it covers a range of Mediterranean terroirs surrounded by garrigue-covered hills and poor, dry soils. The hot climate, with low annual rainfall, ensures that the native varieties of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Rousanne, Viogner and Carignan ripen with concentration and power, whilst a fresh breeze up from the Med and down from the mountains ensures freshness and acidity. In the best sites, old vines and schistous soils, produce intensely mineral, flavourful and powerful reds and whites unlike any others.

Domaine Modat is a modest 23 hectares of vines found in the commune of Cassagnes in the Agly Valley, 30km due west of Perpignan and 200-300m above sea level. Upon founding the estate in 2007, Philippe Modat has worked the vines organically (achieved certification in 2014) and biodynamically (not yet certified) and having moved back to working as a lawyer he has left it in the safe hands of his dynamic and hard working sons (all by the way under the age of 30). The vineyards themselves are composed predominantly of well drained Gneiss, in which are grown indigenous red and white Roussillon varieties - including 115-year-old Carignan. In the last 10 years they have built a modern carbon neutral winery and embraced biodynamic viticulture, working with restrained extraction, fermentation on wild yeasts and as little sulphur as possible.

Tasting note: Soft white fruit; baked apples and pears; fresh pastry; warm custard. Vanilla. Clean; juicy and fresh palate; little spice; pointed acidity; silky texture. Green apple finish with power.
Winemaking Detail: Hand harvested in the morning in order to preserve maximum freshness, followed by a manual sorting and pressing all in the morning. Second load is stored in a refrigerated container to be pressed very early the following morning (3-4am). Whole bunch pressed for 6 hours. Cold stabilized for 24-48 hours, followed by fermentation and ageing in demi-muids (600l) and oak foudres.
Features Apple Pear Vanilla Pastry Creamy

Features Apple, Creamy, Pastry, Pear, Silky, Vanilla,
Tasting note Soft white fruit, baked apples and pears, fresh pastry, warm custard. Vanilla. Clean, juicy and fresh palate, little spice, pointed acidity, silky texture. Green apple finish with power.
Drink with
Brie, Roast pork, Stroganoff,

Wine details

Country France
Region Cotes Catalanes
Producer Modat
Wine Name De-ci De-la
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2019
Main Grape White Grenache
Other Grapes 35% Grenache (Gr); 15% Macabeo; 15% White Carignan
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 9000
Aging 60% 600L barrel; 40% in Stainless Seel (4 months)
Soil Gneiss
Time to drink Now - 2024
Winemaking Detail Hand harvested in the morning in order to preserve maximum freshness, followed by a manual sorting and pressing all in the morning. Second load is stored in a refrigerated container to be pressed very early the following morning (3-4am). Whole bunch pressed for 6 hours. Cold stabilized for 24-48 hours, followed by fermentation and ageing in demi-muids (600l) and oak foudres.